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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.26, 449.37 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.26, 449.37 and 237 is: 327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.26 : 449.37 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.26/449.37 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.26x = 449.37 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.26x = 106,500.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,500.69/325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.43

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